The wind readings are nudging past the 40-knot mark, while we are tucked away snugly in the natural harbour of “Verdens Ende”. Most of the motorboats set off for the return journey to Oslo on Sunday afternoon, despite the strong wind, taking the route through the skerries, which offers a reasonable degree of shelter. This route is not an option for us, however, as our 16.50-metre mast is simply too tall for the bridge over the Røssesund with its 12m clearance. So we stay put for another while, but move to one of the now-vacant berths that offers better protection. This means one departure and one arrival in strong winds: the ultimate bit of marina theatre, with plenty of Sunday visitors watching from the sidelines. Our reward for pulling off the manoeuvre is a new view from the cockpit across this wonderful skerry landscape. The following day, the sun finally makes an appearance again, and we set off to explore the island of Tjøme.

During the Second World War, the island was home to the Torås Fort artillery position, which was intended to protect the entrance to the Oslofjord. Today, the gun emplacements are accessible, and the views from them are spectacular, with a magnificent panorama across the Skagerrak and the surrounding islands. It is rather windy up here today, too, though!

During our explorations, we come across an adventure climbing park (see above). Rope swings, suspension bridges and all manner of adventurous obstacles may well invite visitors to join in, but somehow we do not feel particularly tempted. And then, quite conveniently, a young spiker stag suddenly emerges from the undergrowth and immediately attracts our attention (spot the deer in the picture below).

Finally, we have a look at the Tjøme guest harbour, part of a very attractive hotel, with a view across to the Røssesund Bridge and its 12-metre clearance.